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Transport RSS Feed from ABC Western Queensland2017, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:58:00 +1000Terrorism 'hysteria' could lead to price hikes for regional airline passengers with extra security checkshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-08/regional-security-boost-could-mean-price-rise-for-flights/8785960?source=rss
A regional airline says prices could rise if regional airports are forced to boost security checks.Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:58:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4715056.xmlABC Western QueenslandgoulburnmurraynewenglandnorthcoastcentralwestbrokenhillsoutheastnswwesternplainsriverinasydneynewcastlewestqldfarnorthsouthqldnorthqldeyrenorthandwestadelaidesoutheastsanorthtasmilduraswanhillgreatsouthernesperanceBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Ballina 2478Australia:NSW:Bathurst 2795Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Cooma 2630Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Grafton 2460Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Mascot 2020Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:QLD:Birdsville 4482Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Australia:SA:Ceduna 5690Australia:SA:Coober Pedy 5723Australia:SA:Kingscote 5223Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Whyalla 5600Australia:TAS:Burnie 7320Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Esperance 6450Rex Regional ExpressRex Regional ExpressRex: Rex-33.9333 151.1916Aurizon puts freeze on Alpha freight decisionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-07/aurizon-freezes-alpha-freight-decision/5305880?source=rss
Rail freight operator Aurizon has confirmed it has reversed a decision to stop a refrigerated freight service to a small central western Queensland community.Fri, 07 Mar 2014 12:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201403\3958947.xmlABC Western QueenslandwestqldnorthwestBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportAustralia:QLD:Alpha 4724Australia:QLD:Barcaldine 4725Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825-23.6503 146.6387Queensland Government takes back heavy vehicle permit processing from federal regulatorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-18/qld-takes-back-heavy-vehicle-permit-processing-from-federal-reg/5266350?source=rss
The Queensland Government has taken back some responsibilities for issuing heavy vehicle permits after concerns were raised by the trucking industry. Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201402\3946904.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-28.07607 153.414073Outback Qld mayors push for east-west routehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-11-15/outback-qld-mayors-push-for-east-west-route/5094050?source=rss
Remote Queensland mayors say they are eager to see work started to improve a road linking Australia's east and west. Fri, 15 Nov 2013 11:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201311\3891595.xmlABC Western QueenslandwestqldnorthwestgoldfieldsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:QLD:Boulia 4829Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Australia:WA:Laverton 6440Outback Way road linking Qld NT and WA in November 2013Outback Way road linking Qld NT and WA in November 2013Photo courtesy of Rick Britton: Photo courtesy of Rick Britton-22.3826 143.0414More cattle trains for western Queenslandhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-10/more-cattle-trains/4681292?source=rss
Western Queensland is set to benefit from more cattle train services after a trial was considered successful.Fri, 10 May 2013 10:51:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201305\3756204.xmlABC Western QueenslandnorthwestwestqldsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Food Processing:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleAustralia:QLD:Cloncurry 4824Australia:QLD:Quilpie 4480Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Qld Rail cattletrainQld Rail cattletrainABC Rural: Amy Phillips: ABC Rural: Amy Phillips-20.7055 140.5092Mayors unite to boost transport corridorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-07-30/mayors-unite-to-boost-transport-corridor/4163530?source=rss
North Queensland mayors have united to push for improvements to the transport corridor between Mount Isa and Townsville.Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201207\3556301.xmlABC Western QueenslandwestqldnorthwestnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Richmond 4822Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-20.734 143.1424Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Friday 22nd June 2012http://www.abc.net.au/rural/regions/content/201206/3530900.htm?source=rss
Fri, 22 Jun 2012 09:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201206\3530900.xmlABC Western QueenslandnorthwestwestqldnorthqldArts and Entertainment:Visual Art:SculptureBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportEnvironment:Mining:AllEnvironment:Pollution:Air PollutionEnvironment:Recycling and Waste Management:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllHealth:Rehabilitation:AllRural:Community Development:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleCommunity and Society:Carers:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Management:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AccountingBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CopperEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllAustralia:QLD:Cloncurry 4824Australia:QLD:Jundah 4736Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Resilience in the face of adversityTom Greer overcame quadriplegia to weld sculpture, with the help of Sue Tilley.ABC RuralClaire White: ABC RuralRural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Friday 22nd June 2012Rural Report for Western and North West Queensland, Friday 22nd June 2012Virginia Tapp-20.7287 139.4897Damaged Winton rail bridge halts livestock transporthttp://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201203/s3447597.htm?source=rss
Livestock rail services have come to a grinding halt in the Winton Shire in western Queensland.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201203\3447597.xmlABC Western QueenslandnorthwestwestqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllRural:Livestock:Beef CattleBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Damaged Winton rail bridge halts livestock transportWinton Shire Mayor Ed Warren and Elders branch manager John Mawhinney discuss how damage to the Darr River Rail Bridge will impact livestock movement.Paul Sutherland-22.3826 143.0414RACQ donates $20m to flood reliefhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/25/3121339.htm?source=rss
The RACQ has announced it will give $20 million in flood assistance to Queensland.
RACQ chief executive officer Ian Gillespie says the 105-year-old Queensland company has a responsibility to support the state.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3121339.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:InsuranceBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Ethical Investment:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The RACQ says, as a 105-year-old Queensland company, it needs to support the state in the aftermath of the flood emergency.The RACQ says, as a 105-year-old Queensland company, it needs to support the state in the aftermath of the flood emergency.DennisUser submitted: DennisRACQ makes $20m flood donationThe RACQ is spending $20 million to help Queensland's flood victims. Siobhan Barry-27.4698 153.024Bligh slings mud in flood clean-uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/22/3118990.htm?source=rss
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has joined the thousands of volunteers out today cleaning up Brisbane and Ipswich.Mon, 24 Jan 2011 07:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3118990.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllCommunity and Society:Missing Person:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Anna Bligh cleans up Brisbane courtyardDown and dirty: Ms Bligh wielded a shovel to help clean out one of the courtyards in the complexLisa MartinAAP Image: Lisa MartinBrisbane shipping routes clearedOne of the first steps to economic recovery has been taken in flood-devastated Brisbane with the channels into the shipping port cleared of debris.Kathy McLeish-27.4698 153.024Search for victims goes on as Queensland mops uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/22/3118903.htm?source=rss
There has been no let-up in the effort to find the people missing from the devastating floods in the Lockyer Valley, west of Brisbane.Sat, 22 Jan 2011 15:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3118903.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllCommunity and Society:Missing Person:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810About 400 police, defence, SES and fire service personnel are involved in the search, clean-up and recovery.About 400 police, defence, SES and fire service personnel are involved in the search, clean-up and recovery.Damian PawlenkoAustralian Defence Force: Damian PawlenkoBrisbane shipping routes clearedOne of the first steps to economic recovery has been taken in flood-devastated Brisbane with the channels into the shipping port cleared of debris.Kathy McLeish-27.4698 153.024Volunteers wanted for weekend flood clean-uphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/22/3118826.htm?source=rss
Volunteers involved in the flood recovery around Brisbane are being encouraged to focus their attention this weekend on the city's parks.Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3118826.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllCommunity and Society:Urban Development and Planning:AllDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllCommunity and Society:Missing Person:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Thousands of people are expected to help with the clean-up in the aftermath of last week&apos;s deluge.Thousands of people are expected to help with the clean-up in the aftermath of last week&apos;s deluge.Sascha RundleABC Local: Sascha RundleBrisbane shipping routes clearedOne of the first steps to economic recovery has been taken in flood-devastated Brisbane with the channels into the shipping port cleared of debris.Kathy McLeish-27.4698 153.024Repaired roads 'will be better than before floods'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/01/10/3109603.htm?source=rss
Queensland Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace says his department will have to make savings in other areas to help fund flood repairs.Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201101\3109603.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Floods:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Brisbane rail project given top priorityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/12/23/3100276.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government says the $8 billion Cross River Rail Project in Brisbane is its top priority for Federal Government funding next year.Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201012\3100276.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Building and ConstructionBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Qld wants car fringe benefits scrappedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/15/3066721.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government has backed a call to scrap fringe benefits for cars.Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3066721.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllGovernment and Politics:Social Policy:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Qld hoping for $15b from asset sales: Fraserhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/11/3063082.htm?source=rss
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the total value of asset sales will not be known until the QR National (QRN) float is complete.Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:52:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3063082.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Sea TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Mr Fraser says he is hoping to raise $15 billion by selling the rail freight business, Queensland Motorways, two ports, and Forestry Plantations Queensland.Mr Fraser says he is hoping to raise $15 billion by selling the rail freight business, Queensland Motorways, two ports, and Forestry Plantations Queensland.Lateline Business: Lateline BusinessPort of Brisbane leased for $2.3 billionThe Queensland Government has sold a 99-year lease on the Port of Brisbane to a consortium as part of a plan to sell the state's assets and lift it out of debt.Jessica van Vonderen-27.4698 153.024'No need' for special caravan licenceshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/09/3061298.htm?source=rss
The caravan industry says there is no need for drivers to have special licences to tow caravans.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3061298.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regulation:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Social Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllGovernment and Politics:Programs and Initiatives:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Petrol price likely to rise: RACQhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/09/3061268.htm?source=rss
The RACQ says the price of petrol would be sitting at about $1.50 if the Australian dollar was not so strong.Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3061268.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Consumer Finance:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Economic Trends:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AutomotiveBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:International Aid and Trade:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Trade:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The benchmark tapis crude oil price has risen by about 20 per cent since June. The benchmark tapis crude oil price has risen by about 20 per cent since June.
Nic MacBeanABC: Nic MacBean-27.4698 153.024Government admits L-plate logs costly, but save liveshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/11/08/3060613.htm?source=rss
Queensland Transport Minister Rachel Nolan says community groups could help young drivers get their licences.Mon, 08 Nov 2010 18:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201011\3060613.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportEducation:All:AllEducation:Driver Education:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024QR National shares 'in demand' by brokers, investorshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/21/3044900.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government says about a third of the available shares in QR National have been allocated so far.Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:46:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3044900.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Company News:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regulation:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The QR National share offer opened just over a week ago and closes next month.The QR National share offer opened just over a week ago and closes next month.Nic MacBeanABC News: Nic MacBean-27.4698 153.024QR National share offer document released this weekendhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/07/3032253.htm?source=rss
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the share offer document for QR National will be launched on Sunday.Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3032253.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Potential buyers have already been able to pre-register their interest in shares in Queensland Rail's coal and freight business.Potential buyers have already been able to pre-register their interest in shares in Queensland Rail's coal and freight business.Nic MacBeanABC News: Nic MacBean-27.4698 153.024Train drivers report hundreds of level crossing near-accidentshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/10/05/3029848.htm?source=rss
A campaign has been launched to improve safety at railway level crossings in Queensland.Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201010\3029848.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RailHealth:All:AllHealth:Occupational Health and Safety:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportHealth:safety:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Last year there were 702 reported near-accidents at level crossings across Queensland. Last year there were 702 reported near-accidents at level crossings across Queensland. Giulio Saggin, file photoABC News: Giulio Saggin, file photo-27.4698 153.024Delayed Virgin Blue passengers advised to check websitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/27/3022376.htm?source=rss
A number of flights to and from the Brisbane airport have been cancelled this morning.
Virgin Blue says it has fixed the computer glitch that disrupted hundreds of flights and affected thousands of passengers.
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:31:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3022376.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Virgin says the system is back online but it will take some time to clear the backlog of flights.Virgin says the system is back online but it will take some time to clear the backlog of flights.: -27.4698 153.024Miners withdraw bid for QR coal networkhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/09/3007554.htm?source=rss
A consortium of mining companies is not going ahead with its bid to buy the Queensland Rail (QR) coal network.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201009\3007554.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The Queensland Government plans to float QR National on the stock exchange later this year.The Queensland Government plans to float QR National on the stock exchange later this year.Lateline Business: Lateline Business-27.4698 153.024Plea for independent MPs to deliver road fundinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/27/2994932.htm?source=rss
The RACQ says the independent MPs in Canberra could help to deliver more federal road funding to regional areas. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201008\2994932.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewestqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730-23.4445 144.2475Government vows QR fine won't affect privatisation planshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/23/2934791.htm?source=rss
Premier Anna Bligh says the sale of the Qld Rail coal network will not be affected by a Federal Court $660,000 fine.
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:29:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2934791.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.Nic MacBean, file photoABC News: Nic MacBean, file photoQueensland Rail decision sets a legal precedentThe Federal Court has imposed maximum fines totalling $660,000 on Queensland Rail over its failure to consult staff about the plan to privatise some QR assets. Industrial Law expert, Professor Andrew Stewart, says the ruling sets a legal precent and could prompt other unions and organisations that re considering changes to review their workplace agreements.Nicole ButlerQld Rail sale to go ahead despite finePremier Anna Bligh says a $660,000 fine handed to Queensland Rail will not halt the State Government's plan to sell the coal rail network.
Jessica van Vonderen-27.4698 153.024'Spectacular' QR breach may set national precedenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/23/2934301.htm?source=rss
A union says the court decision ordering Qld Rail to pay $660,000 in penalties for breaching industrial agreements sets a national precedent.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2934301.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.Nic MacBean, file photoABC News: Nic MacBean, file photo-27.4698 153.024QR fined $660,000 for not consulting workershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/22/2933775.htm?source=rss
The Federal Court has ordered Queensland Rail (QR) to pay $660,000 in penalties for breaching industrial agreements.
It found the State Government-owned corporation did not consult its workers over the planned privatisation of rail assets.
Justice John Logan imposed the maximum penalty.Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2933775.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.QR has three weeks to pay the five unions which lodged the action.Nic MacBean, file photoABC News: Nic MacBean, file photo-27.4698 153.024Out-of-control students risk bus safetyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/15/2927336.htm?source=rss
A Brisbane-based public transport support group has warned it is only a matter of time until out-of-control students onboard local school buses cause a fatal crash.Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:29:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2927336.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportDisasters and Accidents:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RoadEducation:Schools:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024RACQ pleased Government ruling out road 'distance tax'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/03/2917462.htm?source=rss
Queensland's peak road user body, the RACQ, is pleased the State Government has again ruled out a distance tax on major roads in the south-east.Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:28:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201006\2917462.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllGovernment and Politics:Tax:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Fine defaulters could face property seizure: Attorney-Generalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/18/2902805.htm?source=rss
Queensland Attorney-General Cameron Dick says fine defaulters are responding to the threat of losing their property.Tue, 18 May 2010 15:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2902805.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Laws:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportLaw, Crime and Justice:Traffic Offences:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Fraser 'not persuaded' to split QR for salehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/14/2899915.htm?source=rss
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the government is on track to sell of parts of Queensland Rail (QR).Fri, 14 May 2010 16:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2899915.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024New high-tech driver's licences 'protect privacy'http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/05/12/2897237.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government says tight security will protect personal information on new high-tech driver's licences.Thu, 13 May 2010 06:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201005\2897237.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810The plastic cards will be introduced in Toowoomba in southern Queensland at the end of the year and the rest of the state next year.The plastic cards will be introduced in Toowoomba in southern Queensland at the end of the year and the rest of the state next year.
Qld Government : -27.5622 151.9528Business leaders appointed to QR National boardhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/27/2883717.htm?source=rss
The Queensland Government says nine senior business leaders are set to join the QR National board.Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201004\2883717.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Fraser fires back at Ferguson over QR floathttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/25/2855853.htm?source=rss
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser has criticised Federal Resources and Energy Minister Martin Ferguson over his stance on the sale of the Queensland Rail (QR) coal haulage business.
The State Government is facing strong opposition from unions over its plan to sell the business and Mr Ferguson has described it as a "recipe for disaster".
Mr Fraser says Mr Ferguson seemed to think the same asset sales model was a good idea two years ago, when it was used in Western Australia.
Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2855853.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:Privatisation and Deregulation:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Mr Fraser says Mr Ferguson seemed to think the same asset sales model was a good idea two years ago, when it was used in Western Australia.Mr Fraser says Mr Ferguson seemed to think the same asset sales model was a good idea two years ago, when it was used in Western Australia.
Matt WordsworthABC News: Matt Wordsworth-27.4698 153.024Taxi drivers' concerns passed to Department of Transporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/03/01/2832984.htm?source=rss
Queensland's Main Roads Minister Craig Wallace says he is worried about the practices of some taxi companies and has promised to investigate the concerns of drivers.Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:22:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201003\2832984.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810-27.4698 153.024Thermal coal project moves aheadhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/18/2776022.htm?source=rss
A proposal for Australia's largest thermal coal project in Queensland's central west has taken a step forward.Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2776022.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanenewcastlecapricorniawestqldnorthwestBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:CoalAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Alpha 4724Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825-23.6503 146.6387Calls for better taxishttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/12/16/2773105.htm?source=rss
The Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) has renewed its calls for major changes to Australia's taxi industry.
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200912\2773105.xmlABC Western QueenslandbrisbanewidebayfarnorthcapricorniawestqldtropicsunshinenorthwestgoldcoastsouthqldnorthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Activism and Lobbying:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportAustralia:All:AllAustralia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Brisbane 4000Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Gladstone 4680Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Southport 4215Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Townsville 481074 per cent of the 79 business executives surveyed believe taxi services are letting down the nation's cities. 74 per cent of the 79 business executives surveyed believe taxi services are letting down the nation's cities.
ABC TV News - file image: -27.4698 153.024Reminiscing at drovers festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2009/08/24/2665186.htm?source=rss
Over the weekend drovers from the past and present made their way to Camooweal to indulge in stories of the long paddock.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\200908\2665186.xmlABC Western QueenslandnorthwestwestqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportRural:Livestock:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:QLD:Camooweal 4828Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730A stockman casts his eye over a mob of cattle as part of the bronco branding competitionA stockman casts his eye over a mob of cattle as part of the bronco branding competition that was held at the drovers festivalKaryn WilsonABC North West Queensland: Karyn WilsonNeutral Junction station workers travelled from their station to attend the Drovers festivalNeutral Junction station workers travelled from their station to attend the Drovers festivalCaitlyn GribbinABC Local Radio: Caitlyn GribbinTravellers coming into Queensland are greeted with this cheeky sign near CamoowealTravellers coming into Queensland are greeted with this cheeky sign near CamoowealCaitlyn GribbinABC Online: Caitlyn GribbinThis roadtrain was part of the drovers parade as an example of past timesThis roadtrain was part of the drovers parade as an example of past timesKaryn WilsonABC Local Radio: Karyn WilsonStacey Katter presents the Sunday breakfast program from the Drovers festivalStacey Katter presents the Sunday breakfast program from the Drovers festivalCaitlyn GribbinABC Local Radio: Caitlyn GribbinBronco branding in action at the drovers festivalBronco branding in action at the drovers festivalKaryn WilsonABC North West Queensland: Karyn WilsonDrovers from all parts of the country travel to Camooweal to exchange stories at the festivalDrovers from all parts of the country travel to Camooweal to exchange stories at the drovers festivalKaryn WilsonABC North West Queensland : Karyn WilsonJust one of the floats that paraded down the main street of Camooweal as part of the festivalJust one of the floats that paraded down the main street of Camooweal as part of the festivalKaryn WilsonABC North West Queensland : Karyn WilsonThis stockman not only knows his way around the cattle yards but can also sing a tune or twoThis stockman not only knows his way around the cattle yards but can also sing a tune or twoKaryn WilsonABC North West Queensland: Karyn WilsonListen to Stacey Katter have a chat to drover but also horse breaker Darryl HawkingsListen to Stacey Katter have a chat to drover but also horse breaker Darryl Hawkings
Stacey Katter-19.9225 138.119T-Model Ford versus Cobb and Co coachhttp://www.abc.net.au/local/videos/2009/04/20/2547753.htm?source=rss
Step back in time as Henry's T-Models take on Cobb and Co. in a race along Longreach's town common.Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:16:00 +1000\xmlcontent\200904\2547753.xmlABC Western QueenslandwestqldArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TransportLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllCommunity and Society:History:20th CenturyAustralia:QLD:Longreach 4730T-Model Ford's take on the horsesThe T-Model Ford's take on the Cobb and Co. horsesNicole BondABC Local: Nicole Bond-23.4445 144.2475